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Detroit Lions LB Stephen Tulloch (knee) will be the starting middle linebacker when he is able to return from his torn anterior cruciate ligament. Tulloch is making good progress in his rehab but may sit out offseason workouts.

Detroit Lions LB Stephen Tulloch said the team has not informed him if he will be on the team next season or if he will be released. He is scheduled to make $4.8 million in 2015, but the team would save $3.2 million in salary cap space if he is released.

Free-agent LB Josh Bynes (Ravens), who was cut from the team but brought to the practice squad at the start of September, will sign with the Detroit Lions within the next day. He is expected to provide linebacker depth in the wake of the injury to LB Stephen Tulloch (knee).

Detroit Lions LB Stephen Tulloch (knee) tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee and is out for the season, according to head coach Jim Caldwell. Tulloch injured himself while celebrating in Week 3.

Detroit Lions LB Stephen Tulloch said Monday, July 29, that rookie DE Ezekiel Ansah reminds him of a young DE Jevon Kearse. Tulloch played with Kearse during his days with the Tennessee Titans. "Ziggy is a freak," Tulloch said. "He's a raw player but very instinctive. He can read screens very well. Runs to the ball very well. He's just a real good athlete."

Detroit Lions LB Stephen Tulloch (knee) said the knee tendonitis that will keep him out of workouts until the end of May wouldn't have caused him to miss regular-season practices or games. Tulloch confirmed that he's received an injection to help the tendonitis heal, but he insists the condition will have no longterm effects. "The whole knee is structurally fine," Tulloch said. "I just wanted to take precautions when it comes to (rehab), so I can give 100 percent during the regular season."

Free-agent LB Stephen Tulloch (Lions) is looking for at least $6 million per season in his next contract and at least 40 percent of the money being guaranteed. He would like to get more than the five-year, $42.5 million contract Cleveland Browns LB D'Qwell Jackson received.

Detroit Lions impending free-agent LB Stephen Tulloch said he is looking forward to testing free agency but is not ruling out a return to the Lions. Tulloch believes he can get a good contract in free agency because he is only 27 years old and plans to play for several more years.

Detroit Lions LB Justin Durant said he hopes impending free-agent LB Stephen Tulloch re-signs this offseason because he believes the Lions would have one of the best linebacker corps in the NFL if Tulloch stayed. Durant said he has been in contact with Tulloch since the season ended but has not pressed him about his future.

The Detroit Lions and LB Stephen Tulloch are not close to agreeing on a new contract. Tulloch is scheduled to become an unrestricted free-agent March 13. The Lions are interested in bringing Tulloch back, but he appears set to test the waters. The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers reportedly have an interest if he hits the open market, and Tulloch is looking for a longer term deal for more stability.

Detroit Lions LB Stephen Tulloch said he would like to sign a new, longer-term contract with the team. "I definitely made a good decision coming to Detroit," Tulloch said. "Hopefully we can (negotiate a contract), keep me here a little longer, and keep building what we started."